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The Spirit of Giving

I recently accepted an invitation to appear on the web-based forum, “Speak To Truth with Carl West”. During the conversation, the Mr. West was surprised when I mentioned my current volunteer work with organizations outside of Polished Pebbles. Though there seems to be a huge struggle among organizations over resources and funding, I choose to operate under the belief that there is enough to go around. And, after so many people have donated their time, energy and knowledge in assisting with the development of Polished Pebbles, it is only right to continue to pay it forward and help others. It was with this in mind that this blog space was created.

I love my community unconditionally. And I enjoy working with others who feel the same because sustainable community efforts require community ownership in order to make an impact. Creating a framework in which community members are engaged takes a great deal of effort and commitment, but I’d rather share my knowledge with those interested in stepping into the youth mentoring arena, than for them to learn the hard way.

Continuous giving aids in the cultivation of relationships and opportunities. So as I share my experiences, I look forward to hearing back from you. Please feel free to ask questions, as this is an interactive medium. For extensive inquiries or consultation, please contact me at kfair@polishedpebbles.com.

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KellyFairTheMentor serves as a thought space for a Chicago-based urban youth mentoring practitioner, Kelly Fair. Kelly and the Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program team, volunteers, partners, and of course our girls and families will share their unique experiences and lessons that they've encountered since the program was founded in 2009. This blog serves as a platform to inspire the entire "mentoring community" including those who are considering becoming a mentor, as well as current practitioners seeking to enhance their work.